Behind the impressive sky crane-type system that landed the American Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars late Sunday night was an Argentinian man, Miguel San Martin. San Martin first became interested in space listening to NASA's Viking mission to Mars, so his participation this time was quite appropriate.

After an eight month journey into space, NASA's most ambitious rover robot is due to land on Mars Sunday night. Anchor Aaron Schachter talks to Mars Science Laboratory Project Chief Engineer Miguel San Martin.

After an eight month journey into space, NASA's most ambitious rover robot is due to land on Mars Sunday night. Anchor Aaron Schachter talks to Mars Science Laboratory Project Chief Engineer Miguel San Martin.

Behind the impressive sky crane-type system that landed the American Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars late Sunday night was an Argentinian man, Miguel San Martin. San Martin first became interested in space listening to NASA's Viking mission to Mars, so his participation this time was quite appropriate.